'Blue Mass' honors Maine's emergency responders

Monsignor Marc Caron gave thanks and bestowed his blessings on Maine's emergency responders during Sunday's services at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston.

Members of public safety agencies were invited to attend the Mass in uniform, color guards will be on hand and the Maine Public Safety Pipe and Drum Corps performed outside the church before and after the Mass.

The annual event takes place each year on the weekend closest to Sept. 11 in recognition of the response to the terrorist attacks 11 years ago.